JJ's FT Shooting Form

[CbusCuse]

But like you say, attacking the rim is his game…and he can’t shoot free throws. Or shoot threes efficiently so…

I mean he’s a shooting guard.

I’ll add that he attacks the rim and doesn’t get assists either which is an anomaly. I mean, I was fine with JJ getting a good deal of minutes when his FT’s were just eh, but if they are horrid that’s another story. And if his FT form is that bad, I don’t see how it doesn’t translate to even worse jump shooting efficiency than past seasons. Then again he was 1 for 1 on 3’s tonight so maybe that will be some other crazy anomaly with him. Let’s hope so.

 

[CbusCuse]

Anyone know if he shoots them like that in practice?

That is a good question.

 

[HyattsCuse]

 

[OrangeTown]

Hear me out here - this may seem crazy, and maybe they’ve worked with him on this, but I almost feel like he should practice his free throws with just his right hand. It seemed to me whatever he is doing with that hitch would not be possible without the left hand on the ball. It’s only supposed to be there to somewhat guide the ball anyway, right? Obviously I wouldn’t expect him to shoot with just one hand, but maybe that would get his muscle memory back to a good place. Just spitballing here. It’s painful to watch and I feel bad for him.